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Houses and yards don’t take care of themselves. Keeping on top of the daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks that housekeeping requires can be time-consuming and, frankly, not a lot of fun. But before you throw up your hands (or retire, defeated, to the couch), remember that the right tool can ease the burden. A self-propelled, battery-operated lawn mower can help you power up those hills with minimal effort, and a light and powerful leaf blower will swish the fresh clippings off your walkway. A steam mop can lift grime from tiled surfaces without you spending a session on your knees with a bucket and brush. …
摘自《消费者报告》(Consumer Reports)2026年7月刊。仅引用开头一小段供了解文章,版权归原刊所有,全文请阅读原刊。